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Out & About
NEW STAINED GLASS. Assistant Bishop Keith Whitmore blesses one of several new stained glass windows Nov. 14 at St. Elizabeth's, Dahlonega. The windows are unlike traditional ones because they are transparent to allow viewing of the outdoors. Photo: Bill Monk
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+ Assistant Bishop Keith B. Whitmore will lead a vestry retreat for St. Augustine's, Morrow, on Saturday, Dec. 4, in Morrow.
+ Bishop of Atlanta J. Neil Alexander will visit the Church of Christ the King, Lilburn, on Sunday, Dec. 5. He will preside at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and confirm six new members. Christ the King is at 4800 Lawrenceville Highway. The Rev. John Sewak Ray is rector.
+ Bishop Whitmore will visit Church of the Advent, Madison, on Sunday, Dec. 5. He will confirm or receive three people. Worship sevices will be at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The "Big Breakfast" reception begins at 8:50 a.m. The church is at 338 Academy St.
+ Bishop Whitmore will preside at a Renewal of Ministry and the Welcome of a Rector at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at St. Timothy's, Decatur. The Rev. Harold Lockett was called recently as full-time rector.
+ Bishop Alexander will meet with clergy of the Northeast Georgia Convocation at noon Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Emmanuel Church, Athens. The Noonday Office will be followed by lunch and a program on the proposed Anglican Covenant and other topics of current interest.
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CONNECTING
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A 'life-changing weekend'
More than 100 people gather for the closing eucharist at a Nov. 19 Happening retreat weekend at Camp Mikell for high-school youth in the Diocese of Atlanta. It was a "life-changing weekend for many youth, who commented that they had never before experienced the love of God in a community of believers quite like this," reported Sally Ulrey, a Happening organizer. Photo: Sally Ulrey
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Parochial reports to arrive in parish mailboxes next week
Parish leaders and administrators should take note that 2010 Parochial Reports will be shipped to individual church offices next week from the Episcopal Church Center in New York. Online filing of these reports begins Jan. 4. Besides the parochial report, each individual packet will contain a card with the UEID and PIN that pertains to each church, as well as a letter and instruction sheet. Please note that the workbooks for help in filling out the report are available online and won't be included in the packet. To download the workbooks, a PDF of the 2010 Parochial Report, and for other research statistics and reports, see: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/109378_105232_ENG_HTM.htm.
+ FOUNDATIONS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. Applications are due Dec. 10 for the two-year Foundations in Christian Education certification course offered by the Diocese of Atlanta. The course is open to anyone and is particularly directed toward persons directly responsible for Christian education in a parish. More information and a registration brochure is available here > + SAFEGUARDING IN MACON. A Safeguarding God's Children required training for people who spend time at church with children will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 4, at Christ Church, Macon. Trainers are the Rev. David Probst and John Mark Parker. To register, contact Christy McAdams, Christy@christchurchmacon.com or 478-745-0427.
+ APPLY SOON FOR U.T.O. GRANT. The application process for the 2011 United Thank Offering grants is now open and, for the first time, the entire process is online. Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Offering awards grants for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally within Anglican provinces, dioceses, and companion dioceses. Ministries in the Diocese of Atlanta have been generously supported by past UTO grants. more > |
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PEOPLE
 + Mrs. Eileen Motter, a parish Christian educator in the Diocese of Atlanta for more than 30 years, died Nov. 27. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. more >
 + The Renewal of Ministry and the Welcoming of a New Rector for the Rev. Harold Lockett and the people of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Decatur, is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the church, 2833 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur. Bishop Keith Whitmore will preside. Lockett recently accepted a call as full-time rector at St. Timothy's. All are welcome.
+ The Rev. Lori Lowe, previously rector at St. Marks, LaGrange, is to begin duties as interim rector at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Wilmette, Ill. For the past two years, she was interim rector at St. Margaret's Church in Annapolis, Md. She and her husband, retired priest Bill McLemore, will be moving to Illinois in January. |
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EVENTS
 + CRÉCHE EXHIBIT. The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta, will exhibit more 250 nativity scenes from around the world today (Dec.1) through Sunday, Dec. 5. Many of the créches are accompanied by scriptural quotes and hymn texts. Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for seniors and students, and children under 12 are free. Church of the Epiphany is at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave. Information: http://www.epiphany.org
+ UNION OF BLACK EPISCOPALIANS. The Atlanta chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will host its annual Christmas party at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 306 Peyton Road SW, Atlanta. All are welcome.
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MUSIC
 + LESSONS AND CAROLS. The Episcopal Church of St. Mary & St. Martha of Bethany will present a Service of Advent Lessons at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the church, 3805 Braselton Highway, Buford. Music will be presented by the parish choir and newly formed Chamber Singers.
+ FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS. St. Catherine's, Marietta, will offer Advent Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. The St. Catherine's choirs and musicians will present music by Palestrina, Ellingboe, Manz and more. This service is free and open to all.
+ LIVE WEBCAST TODAY. Madrigal singers from the St. Alban's and National Cathedral schools of Washington, D.C., will present Music of the Season at 12:10 p.m. today (Dec. 1) from St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square. To listen, visit www.episcopalchurch.org. The concert also will be available on demand. |
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OPPORTUNITIES
+ WEB CONFERENCE ON ACCESSIBILITY. "Envision Access: 20 Ideas for Accessible Worship" will be offered at noon today (Dec. 1). Watch a free webcast with 20 well-known speakers providing ideas to make church worship more accessible to people with handicaps. more >
+ ADVENT & CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS. A collection of reflections on the seasons of Advent and Christmas has been published by the people of St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, Marietta. Titled "Season of Birth, Season of Renewal," the collection features the work of adult and youth volunteers from the parish and is available in printed form at the church and online at www.stcatherines.org/reflections/advent.htm.
+ LEARN TO CHANT. The Order of St. Anthony will offer choral chant lessons at weekly meetings starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at 2729 Cravey Drive, Atlanta. Classes will follow Cynthia Bourgeault's "Chanting the Psalms," available through the Cathedral Book Store. Discussions will cover the history of chant, easy-to-learn chanting practices, and instruction in Gregorian chant. Information: Brother Kenneth, br.kenneth@gmail.com.
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ADVENT
 + BISHOP KATHARINE'S ADVENT MESSAGE. "As we gather and prepare for Advent and for the birth of Christ, I would invite you to slow down... and consider how your prayer life might change this year," Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori notes in her Advent message for 2010. Watch her Advent message, videotaped in a New York City park, here >
+ CLARKESVILLE QUIET DAY. Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church, Clarkesville, will offer an Advent Quiet Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Participants will explore "Growing from Grace to Grace." Information: gcalvary@windstream.net or 706-754-2451
+ POETRY AND ART will be the focus of an Advent Quiet Day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. Bartholomew's Amerson House, 1790 LaVista Road, Atlanta. Retreat leader Lalor Cadley will use Denise Levertov's poem "Annunciation" to guide the day, and the artwork of Jim Curtis will be featured. Cost is $45 and includes lunch. Register by calling 404-634-3336.
+ WEEKEND RETREAT. The Rev. Bruce Stewart, founding director of the Center for Liturgy and the Arts in Alexandria, Va., will lead a weekend Advent retreat Dec. 3-5 at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, Atlanta. He'll speak Friday at 10 a.m. on "Finding the Gifts of Hope, Peace and Joy in an Anxious World," reflect on "Gift of Expectation" from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and lead a Liturgy for All Who Mourn at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. All are welcome. more >
+ CATHEDRAL QUIET DAY. A quiet day focusing on reflections from Evelyn Underhill will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The Rev. Canon Beth Knowlton will serve as retreat leader. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Underhill's seminal work, Mysticism. Cost is $15 and includes lunch. Register by contacting Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1034.
+ BONDI TO LEAD QUIET DAY. "Hope in Advent, Waiting Together" is Roberta Bondi's theme for an Advent Quiet Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Holy Trinity Parish, Decatur. Bondi is emeritus professor of church history at Candler School of Theology at Emory University and the author of numerous books. Cost is is $20 and includes lunch and a writing journal. Registration deadline is Dec. 1 at 404-377-2622 more >
+ QUIET DAY. "The Incarnation: An Invitation to Commune with the Divine" is the theme for a quiet day from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Julian of Norwich Center, St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 2601 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta. The Rev. Buddy Crawford will guide the retreat with the Rev. Lynnsay Buehler. Lunch is included. Cost is $30, and scholarships are available. Register at 770-938-9797, ext. 27
+ ADVENT RETREAT. St. Mary's Sewanee will offer its 2010 Advent Retreat "Waiting for the Lord" Dec. 3-5. Presenter is the Rev. Dexter Sutton Brewer, pastor of a Nashville, Tenn., Roman Catholic parish. more >
+ CENTERING PRAYER FOR ADVENT. The Rev. Tom Ward and the Rev. David Frazelle will present a Centering Prayer and Advent retreat Dec. 10-12 at St. Mary's Sewanee, Sewanee, Tenn. more > |
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JOB POSTINGS
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Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued the following letter for World AIDS Day, which is observed annually on Dec. 1.
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